The all-new 2022 Ford Ranger has recently been unveiled featuring a 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 engine along with significant design updates inside and out. Ford claims that its midsize pickup truck is the most capable Ranger yet. Aside from the Ranger’s global reveal, Ford has also teased the upcoming all-new Ranger Raptor.
All-new Ford Ranger Raptor teaser video
The Blue Oval company pulled off a Marvel Cinematic Universe-like teaser at the latter part of the 2022 Ranger’s global reveal. There wasn’t an actual post-credits scene during the launch, but Ford added a tidbit towards the end of yesterday’s livestream. It showed an important nugget that hints at the arrival of the all-new Ranger Raptor.
The QR code sends you to Ford Australia's website
As the camera view pans to the right, an image emerged from the darkness that’s accompanied by a QR code. Ford also showed a glimpse of the car in question, which shows a familiar-looking grille design. From the looks of it, the Blue Oval company is teasing the upcoming global reveal of the all-new Ranger Raptor.
The QR code leads you to a teaser video on Ford Australia’s website, which is the country where the next-generation Ranger has been designed and engineered. The short video clip hints that the world premiere of the all-new Ford Ranger Raptor will be on February 2022.
There were no images shown in the teaser video but you can hear an engine revving with a matching exhaust note in the background.
2022 Ford Ranger Raptor global reveal date
Reports state that it could be the sound of a larger turbocharged V6 gasoline engine, which could be the same 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 found on the Ford Explorer ST that puts out 400 hp and 563 Nm of torque. There’s also a possibility that the all-new Ranger Raptor could be equipped with the Ford Bronco’s 2.7-liter twin-turbo V6 engine that produces 330 hp and 562 Nm.
To put things in perspective, the current Ford Ranger Raptor available in the Philippines is powered by a 2.0-liter bi-turbo diesel engine that generates 210 hp and 500 Nm of torque.
Ford has yet to give additional details about the world premiere of the all-new Ranger Raptor. For now, sit tight and wait for further announcement from the American automaker.
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Know more about Ford Ranger Raptor 2024
The 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor is a performance-oriented pickup truck. For the Philippine market, its sole variant is priced at Php 2,345,000.
Under the hood of the all-new Ranger Raptor is a 2.0-liter bi-turbo diesel that can make up to 207 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. The engine is then paired to a 10-speed automatic gearbox sending power to all four wheels.
The 2024 Ranger Raptor is 5,381mm long, 2,028mm wide, and 1,922mm in height. It then has a wheelbase length spanning 3,270mm.
Locally, the Ranger Raptor’s closest competitors are the Nissan Navara PRO-4X and the Hilux GR Sport.
Ford Ranger Raptor Launch
The second-generation Ford Ranger Raptor was launched for the Philippine market on May 18, 2023.
Ford Ranger Raptor Exterior
The all-new 2024 Ranger Raptor follows the design language of the second-generation T6 Ranger. That said, it gets a pair of Matrix LED headlamps, LED daytime running lamps, front fog lamps, and large fender flares.
To make it ready for off-road use, Ford fitted this truck with dual front and rear tow hooks. Its under chassis likewise gets protective plates.
Other features present on the Ranger Raptor’s exterior include power folding side mirrors, powder-coated side steps, and a bedliner with 230-volt and 12-volt power sockets.
Where size is concerned, this pickup truck is 5,381mm long, 2,028mm wide, and 1,922mm in height. It then has a wheelbase length spanning 3,270mm.
Ford Ranger Raptor Interior
Inside the Ranger Raptor is a cabin that can comfortably seat up to five occupants. The cabin is kept cool by a dual-zone automatic air-conditioning system, and all of its seats are wrapped in leather. A center armrest is also available for the rear cabin.
The driver of this Ford pickup truck is then provided with a push-to-start button, a center armrest, and a 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster. Both front cabin seats are power adjustable as well.
Technology & Safety Features
Providing entertainment for the Ranger Raptor’s occupants is a 12-inch portrait touchscreen display. It has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, and USB connectivity. Charging smartphones is then made easy thanks to a wireless device charging pad.
As for safety features, the Ranger Raptor gets a whole host of standard equipment. It gets seven airbags, anti-lock braking, front and rear parking sensors, stability control, ISOFIX child seat anchors, hill-launch assist, hill descent control, etc.
Enhancing safety aboard its model is a set of advanced driver assist technologies. Chief among these are adaptive cruise control, lane centering, automatic high beams, autonomous emergency braking, forward collision warning, evasive steer assist, lane departure warning, lane keep aid, a 360-degree view camera, blind spot monitoring, etc.
Platform & Chassis
The all-new Ranger Raptor uses an improved version of the Fox Shocks set that came on the previous generation model. Specifically, it gets 2.5-inch Fox Shocks, with position-sensitive damping technology.
Braking for the Ranger Raptor is then handled by disc brakes for all four wheels. It then uses an electronic parking brake with auto-hold control.
Like the regular Ranger, the Ranger Raptor is based on Ford’s T6-platform. This means that it comes with a ladder-frame chassis.
Engine & Drivetrain
Under the hood of the Ranger Raptor is a 2.0-liter bi-turbo diesel engine that can generate up to 207 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. It then uses a 10-speed automatic gearbox which distributes power to all four wheels.
Since the first-generation launch, until the arrival of the second-generation Ford Ranger Raptor, no other pickup truck can match its optimization for Baja-type off-road activities. Sure, other trucks have engines that can make as much power, but most of those do not feature the same off-road-ready suspension setups.
Ford Ranger Raptor Pros & Cons
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Ford Ranger Raptor FAQs
1. How many people can the Ford Ranger Raptor hold?
The 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor will have enough space inside for up to five passengers to sit comfortably.
2. How many selectable drive modes will the Ford Raptor 2024 have?
The Ford Raptor 2024 will include 7 selectable drive modes that let it manage well everything from paved roads to mud and potholes.
3. What is the difference between the Ford Ranger and Ford Ranger Raptor?
Although both the Ford Raptor and Ford Ranger belong to the same family of vehicles, size is the main factor that differentiates these two. The Ranger Raptor looks considerably wider and beefier than the latter.
4. What is the engine of the Ford Ranger Raptor?
The Ford Ranger Raptor is available with a sole engine option, which is the 2.0L Bi-Turbo diesel engine that is partnered with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
The Ford Ranger Raptor comes with a part-time 4x4 drivetrain.
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